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Learning, Growing, and Serving
Colonial School District's mission is for students to learn, grow, and serve in a school community that is welcoming for all. Check out our new video series to learn more about how we are fulfilling this mission - click here to view!
Academic Opportunities
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School offers 20+ Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment, and other opportunities to give students challenging academic work and college credit. These students are this year's Semifinalists and Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Making A Difference
All Colonial schools offer "service learning" opportunities for students to give back to their school and community. Click here to find out more!
Strong Athletics
The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials play in the competitive PIAA Suburban One League and have a long history of championships in boys' and girls' sports. Click here for the high school athletics schedule.
Colonial School District Education Foundation
The CSDEF generates resources for programs that promote excellence in the Colonial School District and has started its Food for Thought Annual Campaign to raise money for hungry students. Click here to contribute!
Colonial Values the Arts
All Colonial students have regular art and music classes through sixth grade and extracurricular opportunities starting in elementary school.
Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Colonial believes that embracing diversity leads to greater social, emotional, and academic excellence. Through research and education, we aim to ensure an environment that fosters openness, acceptance, and appreciation of culture and diversity.
Student Safety
Colonial places a premium on student safety. First responders from each of the District's three municipalities participate in educational programs with Colonial School District students of all grade levels.
Bus Drivers Needed
Help Colonial students travel to and from school safely! Paid training, competitive wages and benefits! Click here for information.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
More than 300 seniors received their diplomas on June 12. Read more about this class by clicking here.
News & Announcements
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Space is still available in some of our dance and exercise classes. Register online by clicking here.
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This was the team's first SOL title since 2008-2009. They earned a bid to the state championships on Jan. 30-31.
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Cratin will be competing and performing on bassoon.
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GIANT will donate the amount collected from customers "rounding up" at the register to hungry kids in Colonial.
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Enjoy the sound of five chorus and 375 voices as the music department showcases its choral family.
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A parent who works for the Conshohocken-based Cleveland-Cliffs steel finishing plant visited with second-graders to teach them about personal protective equipment.
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Hungry students will continue with free lunches and weekend meals, thanks to the 175+ donors to Food For Thought.
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Don't forget to register for an Adult Evening School class this winter or spring: www.colonialsd.org/aes
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